May 2026

microsoft.com · Curated 3 months ago

Microsoft Agent 365 Now Generally Available, Enhancing AI Agent Security and Governance

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Agent 365, a control plane designed to observe, govern, and secure AI agents across diverse environments. This release includes new capabilities for discovering and managing 'shadow AI' agents, supporting both local and cloud-hosted instances, and integrating with a broad ecosystem of SaaS agents and cloud platforms. The platform aims to help organizations confidently scale AI adoption while maintaining robust security and compliance.

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internalauditcollective.com · Curated 3 months ago

Internal Audit Collective's AI Maturity Framework: A Roadmap for AI Adoption

The Internal Audit Collective has developed an AI Maturity Framework to help internal audit and SOX teams overcome 'analysis paralysis' and begin their AI adoption journey. This framework emphasizes hands-on learning and incremental progress, outlining three stages: Explore & Experiment, Structure & Scale, and Automate & Innovate. It provides practical guidance for teams to build AI literacy and integrate AI responsibly into their workflows.

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fintech.global · Curated 3 months ago

Diligent Unveils AuditAI to Revolutionize Internal Audits with AI-Driven Automation

Diligent, a leading provider of GRC software, has launched AuditAI, an innovative AI-powered solution designed to transform internal audit functions. Introduced at The Institute of Internal Auditors’ GAM 2026 conference, AuditAI aims to shift auditing from manual, reactive processes to a proactive, strategic approach, leveraging AI to automate time-consuming tasks and provide continuous risk monitoring. This new product promises significant operational efficiencies, allowing audit teams to focus on higher-value analysis and advisory work.

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optro.ai · Curated 3 months ago

Optro Introduces MCP Server for Universal AI Interoperability with GRC Data

Optro, formerly AuditBoard, has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, designed to provide universal AI interoperability for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) data. This new server creates a secure API that allows enterprise AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), to directly and securely interact with an organization's live Optro GRC environment. The integration aims to streamline GRC processes by eliminating manual data transfers and offering real-time, context-aware insights.

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March 2026

insightcpe.com · Nov 24, 2025 · Curated 5 months ago

Insight CPE Launches CyberControl System™ Course for Practical Cybersecurity Program Development

Insight CPE has launched the CyberControl System™ Course, a new program designed to provide audit and assurance professionals with a practical, step-by-step blueprint for building and strengthening cybersecurity programs. This course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical cybersecurity knowledge and real-world implementation, offering actionable tools and guidance crucial for effective risk management and compliance.

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datasnipper.com · Curated 5 months ago

Internal Audit Priorities for 2026: Critical Focus Areas for Audit Leaders

This article outlines eight critical focus areas for internal audit leaders in 2026, emphasizing the need for the profession to adapt to rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory landscapes. Authored by Tom McLeod, a former Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer, the piece stresses that traditional audit models are no longer sufficient in a world of AI-enabled processes and real-time data. It provides a blueprint for high-performing audit teams to build trust, sharpen decisions, and enhance organizational resilience through intelligent evidence and continuous monitoring.

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gam2026.assurcast.com · Curated 5 months ago

A Pop-Up Badge Generator for the GAM IIA Conference

Headed to the GAM IIA conference? We built a free pop-up app that lets you create a personalized digital conference badge in minutes. Upload your headshot and company logo, add your LinkedIn URL, and generate a shareable badge with a QR code so other attendees can connect with you instantly. No app install needed — just sign up, build your badge, and save it to your phone. The app is live now at gam2026.assurcast.com and will be available through the end of the conference.

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February 2026

Blog · Curated 5 months ago

Internal Audit Report - A practical professional template

Anurag Nahta introduces Internal Audit Report, an ebook created to make audit reporting more practical and useful for management—not just impressive on paper. It offers a realistic, easy-to-use template and a checklist booklet designed to help teams maintain effective systems rather than produce formal reports that get ignored.

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October 2025

theguardian.com · Curated Oct 11, 2025

Deloitte to pay money back to Albanese government after using AI in $440,000 report

Deloitte agreed to partially refund the Australian government after its $440,000 report for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations was found to contain numerous errors—such as fabricated references and misattributed quotes—because generative AI was used during its drafting. Despite the flaws, the government issued a corrected version fixing the mistakes, and stated that the report’s core findings and recommendations remained unchanged.

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audittoolbox.com · Curated Oct 7, 2025

AUDIT TOOLBOX

Feedback request: on a suite of opensource, free, private tools for internal auditors (AuditToolbox.com).
I will be posting some demo videos, but each of the tools has some demo data already available.
Additionally I will post some prompts to help your chosen AI prepare your data for these tools.
Please let me know your thoughts on how we can improve these tools.
Thank you in advance!

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